GE’s Computed Radiography System Makes Weld Inspection History at Petrobras
(GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies: Groby, England) -- For the first time in the world, computed radiography for weld inspection has been qualified and validated for inspection of steel pipes that are up to 3.5 inches (89 mm) in diameter. Brazilian oil and gas company Petrobras has qualif
Event Update: WCBF Accepting Storyboard Presentations for Summit
(WCBF: Chicago) -- WCBF will be approving a limited number of storyboard/poster presentations for display at the WCBF 9th Annual Lean, Six Sigma and Process Improvement in Healthcare Summit, taking place at the New Orleans Marriott, May 11–14, 2010.
Company News: Verisurf Donates $528,000 In Software to College
(Cerritos College: Anaheim, CA) -- Cerritos College Economic Development in partnership with California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) attended the WESTEC trade show, the largest cutting-edge machine tool and manufacturing event on the West Coast, earlier this year.
Product News: Brown & Sharpe Adds Scanning to ONE Shop Floor CMM
(Hexagon Metrology: North Kingstown, RI) -- Brown & Sharpe, a brand of Hexagon Metrology Inc., announced that it will debut the ONE Shop Floor CMM outfitted with the ScanShark 4Vix laser line scanning probe in Booth 16021 at the FABTECH 2009 Exhibition at McCormick Place in Chicago, from Nov
Holiday Greetings to All
On behalf of the entire CMS Executive Committee, I would like to wish everyone an upcoming happy and joyous Holiday season. This is always a busy time of year with extra planning, shopping and travels and one sometimes wonders how everything gets accomplished.
Delcam Adds PartAligner, Tubing Modules to PowerINSPECT
(Delcam: Birmingham, UK) -- Delcam has added two new options for its PowerINSPECT inspection software.
FARO Introduces New Large Volume Laser Tracker
(FARO Technologies: Lake Mary, FL) -- FARO Technologies, Inc. has introduced the FARO Laser Tracker ION, their latest 3-D measurement system.
Hexagon Metrology Acquires Leading Vision Metrology Company
(Hexagon Metrology: London) -- Hexagon Metrology has announced today it has acquired all the outstanding assets and technical intellectual property of Mahr Multisensor GmbH. Hexagon Metrology will reorganize the business, and has agreed to employ certain technical service, development and ap
New River Kinematics (NRK) Opens New Metrology Center
New River Kinematics Inc. (NRK) has recently opened a new state-of-the-art facility in Williamsburg, Virginia. The eight acre campus consists of two custom designed buildings that offer 20,000 sq. ft of space. The new location includes 6,000 sq. ft.